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rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:01 PM EDT

9pm is here - time for #swarmfbchat - go ahead an begin with intros; use our hashtag in all tweets - welcome coaches.

JoshRagsdale Jun 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Josh Ragsdale, HFC South Garland HS (TX) #swarmfbchat

CoachEddieYoung Jun 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Eddie Young, HC/OC Lajeunesse HS, Windsor, ON #swarmfbchat

coachdober Jun 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Phil Dober, DC/ILBs, Clements HS, TX #swarmfbchat

CoachPierskalla Jun 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Andy Pierskalla, DC, Osseo HS, Osseo,MN #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I'll start the discussion off in a coupe minutes - thanks for joining us tonight! #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers Jun 7 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Jeff Rogers, DC Armstrong HS, Plymouth MN. If you don't communicate don't expect to win. #swarmfbchat

coachmitchell17 Jun 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

John Mitchell DBs Midwest City HS Midwest City OK. What's happenin fellas?!!! #swarmfbchat

coachbcollier Jun 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Brett Collier. FPD, Macon, GA. LBs/STC. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#swarmfbchat

nonmathaphobe Jun 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#swarmfbchat I don't like it defensively. I think it makes you soft and Lbs slow to fill their run read.

CODY_GARDNER Jun 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

D! #swarmfbchat https://t.co/6H5zKuCZih

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: So, what bothers me is that teams use a "special" O just for summer - I don't get that. I would never do that on D #swarmfbchat

coachbcollier Jun 7 @ 9:11 PM EDT

We don't enter any big tourneys or anything. Just go against local schools. Helps us teach/reinforce scheme and technique. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER Jun 7 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Cody G, FA Conductor of my train wreck of a free agency. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@nonmathaphobe Heck, there is no vision key if you read OL...and I will never play ILBers at 10 vs the pass! #swarmfbchat

CoachPierskalla Jun 7 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: the main goal of the summer is to learn and teach...we use 7on7 as a chance to learn and compete at the same time #swarmfbchat

coachdober Jun 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: not my favorite, but does allow us to get tons of reps playing coverage on different route combos. Good for secondary. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I remember coaching in a HUGE 7-on-7 trny where the team that won went 0-9 during the season....hope they were happy. #swarmfbchat

ColbryL Jun 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Colbry Lathan Linebacker Coach Okolona High School Okolona, MS #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@coachdober Agree about secondary - but, just tired of facing an O you won't ever see in a game. #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers Jun 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1) Use to never be a fan of "QB Wait" but last couple years guys have gotten lot better in pass coverage. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER Jun 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1) I just want to see how competitive our kids are, #swarmfbchat

bobthomas_55 Jun 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: Not a fan of 7on7. I think it hurts your LBs on there run reads. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@CoachPierskalla I agree - I'm just focused on the types of offense you see - a lot won't help since routes are not realistic. #swarmfbchat

coachdober Jun 7 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I tell my LBs that it is very different than 11-on-11, so they just need to isolate/focus on pass drops and spatial awareness #swarmfbchat

JoshRagsdale Jun 7 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1, when you see a lot of 3 on 2 on the outside and 1 Lb in box, you know they aren't trying to get better defensively!! #swarmfbchat

coachbcollier Jun 7 @ 9:15 PM EDT

The OCs generally don't like it when I start hollerin "that's a sack!!" #swarmfbchat

coachmitchell17 Jun 7 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1: As a true D-line guy 7on7 to me is underwear football, but I guess it helps secondary play with techniques and schemes. #swarmfbchat

ColbryL Jun 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1) We don't do it a lot, but when we do it helps us work coverages. #swarmfbchat

Coach_JMonty Jun 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Justin Montgomery. Howard HS. Defensive Backs. Macon,GA #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER Jun 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

7v7 ain't football, but it can be fun, yes you'll see wheels and 1 yd deep drags and d will play man2, does it help, it can. #swarmfbchat

JoshRagsdale Jun 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1, if you really want to get good, add one pass rusher and one OL! One on ones for them! #swarmfbchat

cahsfbchat Jun 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1 Our pass game was terrible last year, i want us to be able to complete a pass when we need to #swarmfbchat

CoachMikeNorris Jun 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Mike Norris asst. coach Vidalia LA #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q2: What do you do with your DL or LBers during the summer that gets them prepped for the season when they are not in 7-on-7? #swarmfbchat

cahsfbchat Jun 7 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A1 part 2. It is also a nice recruiting tool for me because i can tell the wr's there going to catch the ball a little more #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers Jun 7 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Do what you do or its not worth doing. I like to change or install on fly to see how players handle adjustments. #swarmfbchat

coachmitchell17 Jun 7 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A1: In my honest opinion 7on7 is basically "glorified flag football", U can't simulate real live Friday night feel in 7on7. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@J_E_Rogers AMEN - did that today with our kids vs option...excellent focus on your part coach. #swarmfbchat

cahsfbchat Jun 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2 DL works agility(cones, and sprints), moves on goal post, read and reacts to screen and pull #swarmfbchat

CoachMikeNorris Jun 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A1 7on7 is to see how our kids compete and evaluate talent #swarmfbchat

coachbcollier Jun 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2) The same thing I would do in an Indy period in season. #swarmfbchat

coachdober Jun 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: we have our linemen compete in Linemen Challenge events whenever we can. Really emphasizing competition during the summer! #swarmfbchat

kdawgswift Jun 7 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: give fun Linemen League contests. We also run a ton of Full till contact inside & perimeter drills #swarmfbchat https://t.co/iIB3FwT6Vi

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q2: What do you do with your DL or LBers during the summer that gets them prepped for the season when they are not in 7-on-7? #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@coachbcollier during summer, do you have comp drills? Things that allow them to learn/get better while running around a bit? #swarmfbchat

CoachMikeNorris Jun 7 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 work on steps and still like to do one and ones focusing on hands and feet. #swarmfbchat

JoshRagsdale Jun 7 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: in TX, we can't work skills with our own kids. We work strength and conditioning and try to get them in Lineman challenges #swarmfbchat

bobthomas_55 Jun 7 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2: DL does speed and agility. #swarmfbchat

kdawgswift Jun 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@JoshRagsdale @rmacblue seen it done at Yreka HS CA fantastic drill work & spices things up. #swarmfbchat

Coach_CTyson Jun 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Ahh guys come on, 7v7 isn't that bad! #WRsAndSafetiesCoachHere HAHA #swarmfbchat #AirRaid vs #NoFlyZone

Coach_JMonty Jun 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A1: I like it for communication within the defense and opportunity to ask questions on eyes. Also coaching tackle approach #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers Jun 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2) Wish they had run pod league for DL. The restrictions always effect the up front guys. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q3: Invaluable and summer is a great time for it: What do you do for team bonding/unity? Anything specific with your seniors? #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@J_E_Rogers Can you explain for us "pod league"? #swarmfbchat

cahsfbchat Jun 7 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 seniors just put in a new policy that all football players eat lunch together every friday in the parking lot in Jerseys #swarmfbchat

CoachRoarkGJ Jun 7 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A1: I'm not a believer in 7 on 7. Unrealistic for a defense. LBs know pass and cheat read step. DBs cover too long. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@cahsfbchat Awesome idea. #swarmfbchat

bobthomas_55 Jun 7 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: Usually take team to an FCA Camp. Great bonding experience for the team. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER Jun 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3) Food. My wife is always good for Popsicle at some point. The watermelon ones with seeds are the best! #swarmfbchat

cahsfbchat Jun 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@cahsfbchat Also heard that they are trying to get a touch game going on saturdays. #swarmfbchat

CoachPierskalla Jun 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: this year we are doing a team camp and using summer to find leaders for captains and team council members #newstaff #swarmfbchat

CoachRoarkGJ Jun 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: End of camp BBQ's in Summer/ Camping Trip w/ Seniors! Players also love giant slip and slide at the end of camp! #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@CODY_GARDNER I'm a big fan of the "popsicle practices"! #swarmfbchat

CoachRoarkGJ Jun 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Coach Roark, Running Backs Coach Grand Junction High School #swarmfbchat

Coach_JMonty Jun 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A2: does anybody do OL v DL 1 on 1 or full line pass rush while others are doing 7v7? #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q4: What are some ideas you have about summer attendance? Do you use a % system for equipment? Other tricks? No issues? #swarmfbchat

coachmitchell17 Jun 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A2: We did OL vs. DL and 1 on 1 last week during team camp along with 7 on 7. #swarmfbchat

coachdober Jun 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: primarily peer pressure. Having the kids who are there hound the ones who aren't to commit to the team and get there. #swarmfbchat

_rwilley Jun 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Coaches can u DM me some of ur logo/shirt designs? Looking for some ideas. Thanks! #swarmfbchat #hogfbchat

CoachRoarkGJ Jun 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: We emphasize Summer Warriors who have 90% attendance. Incentives for new gear. #swarmfbchat

allenliberty Jun 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3-team bonding is 8-12 work n wtroom&on field m-r.no silly trust falls.our bonds are thru sweat & not quitting on each other. #swarmfbchat

CoachRoarkGJ Jun 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4: Player commitment during summer is "critical" for in season success. Emphasize accountability to teammates #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER Jun 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Hate taking attendance, hate doesn't even fully encapsulate my feelings about taking attendance. I print a chart, they mark it #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4: What has worked thus far - team captains who the KIDS report to when missing a day - no more texting a coach #swarmfbchat

coachmitchell17 Jun 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: We have a mandatory 90% attendance that every kid has 2 meet before the season begins. Every kid gets 3excused absences #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

We also have "influential conditioning" that would dissuade a player from missing multiple days :) #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers Jun 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4) Our players do a good job of coming and saying something to players that miss. Always an issue no matter level you coach #swarmfbchat

cahsfbchat Jun 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 Try to get the players to recruit as much as possible. Reward the kids who show up to offseason workouts. Cant tell em tho #swarmfbchat

JoshRagsdale Jun 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4: build a relationship with your players that make them WANT to be around you during the summer! #swarmfbchat

allenliberty Jun 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4- either you're in or out. We do so much in the offseason-if you make it to summer, you show up. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER Jun 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Our pre season program has to be so good that no matter how talented you are, you can't show up in August & see the field. #swarmfbchat

bobthomas_55 Jun 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4: Kids have to make 80% of summer workouts or playing time is effected. #swarmfbchat

kdawgswift Jun 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@rmacblue sorry guys dinner time in PST gotta BBQ some burgers #swarmfbchat

cahsfbchat Jun 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4 As far as i know or what ive always gone by, we cant effect play time with offseason workouts, so we cant tell them to come #swarmfbchat

J_E_Rogers Jun 7 @ 9:49 PM EDT

I think you also have to stress/show players that winning teams are committed. They do the little things right. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q5: Final Q: What have you/your staff done or will do this summer that is new/exciting as you prepare for the season? #swarmfbchat

coachmitchell17 Jun 7 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4: If kids don't make their 90% they run make-ups until they do or they'll never see the field until they hit their 90%. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5: For us, we try to get together for cookouts/bonfires. We are tossing around the idea of renting a house boat as well! #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

So - Q5 is about YOU guys - not with your players - things you do as a staff. #swarmfbchat

cahsfbchat Jun 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5 If we get some attendance we will go to a passing tourney #swarmfbchat

allenliberty Jun 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5- #swarmfbchat we are an RPO team- so we are always dabbling with new concepts.

CoachRoarkGJ Jun 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: After 8 years we brought in a Colorado HSFB Legend Mike Sirko to take over the program! Creating a culture shock! #swarmfbchat

CoachRoarkGJ Jun 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5: The kids have bought in and are equally excited as the coaches!! Upbeat, Tempo, Togetherness #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

LOL...you can answer Q5 any way you want...good tweets already coming thru! #swarmfbchat

CoachPierskalla Jun 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: staff fishing tournament! We also host "goodbye dear, football is here" party for families to mingle before the grind #swarmfbchat

coachdober Jun 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: we will do a coaches' retreat weekend before the kids return to start practice #swarmfbchat

bobthomas_55 Jun 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: As a staff, along with seniors, we are going to a men of valor weekend. Given to us by our local church. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@CoachPierskalla Uh oh..wife saw this and is now putting it together out here #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER Jun 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5) 😢 #swarmfbchat

cahsfbchat Jun 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5 Staff meetings between the levels to see where we are, setting up equipment as a group, probably something im missing too #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

As always, it's a privilege to bring you the #swarmfbchat each Tuesday night - such great guys. Awesome time once again!

bobthomas_55 Jun 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@JeremyBrooks42 you need to get in on this chat every Tuesday. #swarmfbchat

cahsfbchat Jun 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@cahsfbchat *Staff Breakfast after setting up the equipment #swarmfbchat